Green Cubes of Preserved Delicious

In order to preserve Summer’s bounty, I do many things. I can, freeze, and dry my way to a wonderful winter full of locally gathered and sourced ingredients.

Making some applesauce!

A small portion of my preserved food!

Another thing I do, that is probably the thing that most preserves the flavors of summer this.

This is Thai Basil in the perfect state to throw into a curry later this winter. I love making these and freezing them. Mostly I do this with basils, parsley, cilantro, and fennel greens.

First I take all my fresh herbs from the garden (leaves only) and put them in my food processor. Then I put some water in and whiz it up, spoon it into an ice cube tray and put it in the freezer. Once it’s frozen pop out those delicious little cubes and put them in a freezer bag labeled as what they are.

This is a great way to preserve herbs. I throw them in soups and sauces for extra fresh flavor.